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ChangeX launches $50,000 fund to support local groups in City of Toronto and York Region to start or expand impactful community projects

Charity Village

ChangeX, supported by a Community Empowerment Fund award from Microsoft, has launched a fund to support registered nonprofits to start or expand impactful community projects in the City of Toronto and York Region. This is the first year of the Toronto Community Challenge.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

Qgiv

Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours. For example, the federal government often provides funding to state and local governments for formula grants that benefit federal programs.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations. In November 2023, we received a grant from the Capital One Foundation to support our housing and financial empowerment programming.

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How Cross-Sector Collaboration is Helping Fight Youth Unemployment in Boston

Connection Cafe

Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? Do you have a pulse on what the most pressing local needs are at this moment? What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed? Where does your organization sit in your community?

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They’ve also leveled the playing field and have a special category for smaller nonprofits (under $1 million budget). And there is also an award category for individual champion, whether board members, volunteers, or a free agent. Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Bloomerang

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. They will consider significant local or regional initiatives with the potential to leverage broader national or global impact.

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2021 Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Kindful

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. They will consider significant local or regional initiatives with the potential to leverage broader national or global impact.